Category Archives: Addiction

Painkiller abuse is a particularly tricky problem to spot because painkillers have legitimate uses. Making it even trickier is that painkiller abuse can develop over time. Someone who starts out taking a painkiller for an injury can develop dependence and start to abuse the medication. Spotting the signs of painkiller abuse early, in yourself or…

Drinking occasionally is part and parcel in American culture. People routinely have a drink with their dinner or during a party. For some, though, these occasional drinks balloon into full-blown alcohol addiction. So, what are the dangers of binge drinking? Increased Risk of Car Accidents Car accidents pose one of the biggest short-term dangers of…

Ativan is a prescription medicine that is used to treat anxiety, and it falls under the drug category benzodiazepine. If it’s taken for long periods of time or if taken improperly for recreational use, it has the potential to become addictive. The staff at Crest View Recovery Center can answer questions regarding dependency on this…

Xanax is the brand name of the drug alprazolam, which is commonly used to treat anxiety and mood disorders. When used correctly, it calms the centers in the brain that lead to anxiety. Unfortunately, Xanax side effects of addiction are becoming more common. It causes both physical and psychological dependence, leading to difficulties in every…

Initially, alcohol makes you feel jubilant. It drops your inhibitions. Then, something changes. Does alcohol make you depressed? How Alcohol Works in the Brain Ethyl alcohol is the active ingredient in all types of alcoholic drinks. When you first start drinking, the substance begins to affect the brain. It results in the disruption of neurotransmitters.…

It’s time to put the brakes on your chemical dependency. You know that you need professional help. However, you’re not sure how to pay for rehab. Does insurance cover rehab? The Affordable Care Act and Insurance for Rehab Because of the Affordable Care Act, insurance carriers must treat addiction as a disease. Therefore, they have…

If it’s true that it’s a disease, can addiction be cured? Is there a medication that can make you quit using for good? Most importantly, does the rehab treatment center determine your ability to overcome the disease? Your questions – answered. Can Addiction Be Cured at a High-Quality Rehab Facility? Addiction’s a disease. A cure would…

The abuse of prescription medications is an alarming problem across the United States today. What is codeine? The material below will answer this question. It will also touch on important rehab elements to address a codeine addiction. Understanding What is Codeine Understanding the effects of prescription abuse require a basic knowledge of this drug. What…

Cocaine is a powerful drug that is more addictive than many might think. It has the reputation of being a fun, glamorous party drug. However, the euphoric effects cocaine offer can often lead users to seek the high as frequently as possible. Crest View Recovery Center knows how difficult it can be to overcome a…

Heroin is an extremely addictive drug that comes from the opium poppy flower. It’s an opiate that usually comes in powdered form in a white or brown color. It can also be found in a black tar-like substance. Heroin can be snorted, but is often injected. Read on to learn about this drug and the…